Yes, the house would have to have those repairs to pass inspection, but that is the responsibility of the SELLER not the buyer. The only time I would think that would be the responsibility of the buyer is if there's a clause specifically stating that, like the sale goes through pending the inspection, but all repairs are the responsibility of the buyer. I could see that if, say, he's buying a foreclosure that the bank owns. They are just trying to get out from under the house, kwim? The house is priced rock-bottom already and they're trying to satisfy the exsisting loan.
But generally? No. The seller makes it move-in compliant.